Kent bans smoking, vaping at all city parks

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Kent bans smoking, vaping at all city parks

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KENT, Wash. — The Kent City Council passed a resolution making smoking, vaping or any use of tobacco products on park property against the law.

This ban includes both noncombustible products, like e-cigarettes or other vaping devices that produce smoke or vapor, and dipping tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff or snus; and combustible products, like paper cigarettes, cigarillos or cigars, pipes and hookahs.

If the product emits smoke, or vapor, or contains tobacco, it is prohibited under the new ordinance.

“The city of Kent is a little behind this trend,” said Parks director, Julie Parascondola. “We want our parks to be tangible reflections of the high quality of life in our community.”

Signs will be placed in all city parks and park facilities to alert the public of the change.